What is appendicitis?

Acute inflammation of the appendix One of the most surgical emergencies 1% of surgical operations Highest incidence in the second decade (10 to 20 yrs) Appendicitis occurs in 7 % of the population Etiology: blockage of the appendix lumen by: Fecalith: stone made by feces Submucous lymphoid tissue hyperplasia Parasites (oxyuris, pinworm ……) Gallstone Tumors Foreign body